--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Within infinite myths lies the eternal…" description: "\"“Within infinite myths lies the eternal truth Who sees it all? Varuna has but a thousand eyes, Indra has a hundred, And You and I, only two .”.”\" — Dev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/devdutt-pattanaik-3900_truth_within-infinite-myths-lies-the-eternal-t_1463674.png" --- # Within infinite myths lies the eternal truth Who sees it… ![“Within infinite myths lies the eternal truth Who sees it all? Varuna has but a thousand eyes, Indra has a hundred, And You and I, only two .”.” quote by Devdutt Pattanaik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/devdutt-pattanaik-3900_truth_within-infinite-myths-lies-the-eternal-t_1463674.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/devdutt-pattanaik-3900_truth_within-infinite-myths-lies-the-eternal-t_1463674.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/373/devdutt-pattanaik-3900_truth_within-infinite-myths-lies-the-eternal-t_1463674.png) > ““Within infinite myths lies the eternal truth Who sees it all? Varuna has but a thousand eyes, Indra has a hundred, And You and I, only two .”.”” [Devdutt Pattanaik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/devdutt-pattanaik/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Myths contain timeless truths; divine beings like Varuna and Indra symbolize all‑seeing awareness, contrasting human limited perception. **In simple terms:** Myths hold truths; gods see all, humans see little. Key Takeaway Cultivate broader awareness beyond limited viewpoints. Themes mythology truth perception divine human limitation Mood contemplative inspired Type mythological educational When to use this quote - spiritual practice - education - creative writing - leadership Key Concepts symbolic vision epistemology spiritual insight Questions to Reflect On - How can mythic symbols guide modern decisions? - What limits does your perception have? A Different Perspective Myths may oversimplify complex realities. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [Within infinite myths lies the Eternal Truth Who sees it all? 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